Complex health needs – Funding and support
Last updated on November 26, 2024Specialized support is available to assist families with children who have unique and complex health care needs – to help them live at home and participate in regular daily activities.
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- Brain injury
- At Home Program Medical Benefits
- Family support services
- Nursing
- Specialized development and rehabilitation
- Assessing your child's development
- Taxes and savings
The Community Brain Injury Program for Children and Youth offers short-term rehabilitation and support services for children and teens with acquired brain injury in B.C. The program helps with the transition from hospital or rehab centre to home, school and community.
Children and youth who qualify can get help with medical equipment, supplies and other benefits.
These services include respite and other supports and are available to assist families with children who have complex health needs – to help promote healthy development, maximize quality of life and assist families in their role as primary caregivers.
Parents and caregivers can get assistance from local registered nurses to help with special care needs so that their kid can stay at home and live an active, healthy life.
Supplement treatment using programs and services at the Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, which include:
- Prescription and fitting of customized assistive devices, including mobility devices (for example, wheelchairs)
- Complex feeding and nutritional assessment
- Psychology assessment or consultation
If you're worried that your child isn't reaching certain milestones in their development, they may need a boost or some extra help. The earlier you get advice and support, the better.